Thursday, January 29, 2009

Rent-a-Center Grand Opening

Christine and Lauren attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new Rent-a-Center in Cockeysville. During the grand opening, the store gave $1,000 to the Cockeysville Library and two computers to Padonia Elementary School.

If you're looking for a big screen TV for the Super Bowl, this is the place to go! Not to mention all the couches, bedroom sets and appliances they sell.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Chamber Heads to Annapolis

Today, a dozen Chamber members attended Business Day in Annapolis to show Maryland elected officials the importance of business in the state.

Keith Scott and Cliff Ishmael, chairman of the Legislative Committee and board member, represented the Chamber at the event.

Attendees heard from Senate President Thomas "Mike" Miller, Speaker of the House Michael Busch, the two Minority Leaders, Del. Anthony O'Donnell and Sen. Allan Kittleman.

Following the panel discussion, Keith and Cliff met one-on-one with five Baltimore County elected officials and talked with at least 13 more throughout the day, discussing efficiency in government, workplace mandates and the effect the budget will have on local jurisdictions.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Mega Networking Breakfast a Hit!

More than 150 people packed into Overhills Mansion in Catonsville for the Mega Networking Breakfast this morning.

The networking was fast and furious at the event, sponsored by the Baltimore County Chamber, Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber, and the Greater Catonsville Chamber.


Wednesday, January 14, 2009

2009 General Assembly Session Opens

The 2009 General Assembly Session opens today in Annapolis, faced with a looming budget deficit.
If you're interested in following the session, the Legislative Committee is for you! During the session, it meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. For more information, contact Keith Scott.

Nonprofits Set to Maximize Their Web Sites


At this morning's meeting, the Nonprofit Committee learned how to maximize their Web sites and draw more traffic to them. Jeff Spokes of TruePresence was the featured speaker.


Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Join the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce group on Facebook!

Small Business Brown Bag Lunch

The first Brown Bag Lunch for small businesses was held this afternoon and the room was packed! Attendees included a CPA, newspaper account executive, life coach, banker, and more.

The event is quickly becoming a "can't miss" event. Keep an eye on the Web site for the date of the next Brown Bag Lunch.